Seacities

Author : Joerg Baumeister,Edoardo Bertone,Paul Burton
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811587481

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SeaCities by Joerg Baumeister,Edoardo Bertone,Paul Burton Pdf

This book presents and discusses a strategy which includes four approaches to dealing with the risk of sea-level rise and other water hazards. It also offers opportunities for cities to explore urban extensions such as marine estates, aquatic food production systems, new sea related industries, maritime transport developments, new oceanic tourist attractions, and the designation of additional coastal ecological zones. The urban interface between Sea and Cities generates, therefore, both burning issues and valuable opportunities and raises the question of whether it is possible to solve the former by exploiting the latter?

Author : Joerg Baumeister,Ioana C. Giurgiu,Despina Linaraki,Daniela A. Ottmann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789819924813

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SeaCities by Joerg Baumeister,Ioana C. Giurgiu,Despina Linaraki,Daniela A. Ottmann Pdf

This book highlights the research outcome of Cities Research Institute's SeaCities group at Griffith University and a panel with the same title which took place at the World Expo in Dubai 2021/22 supported by the UN. It reflects on topics which are relevant for a future aquatic urbanism like the evolution of a taxonomy for aquatic urbanism, island and ecological wetland development, the planning aspects of seascapes, as well as drivers for floating communities and aquacultural urbanism. The book broadens the perspective of the previous book "SeaCities: Urban Tactics for Sea-Level Rise" published in 2021 from a terrestrial towards an amphibious and aquatic understanding of future city development.

Author : N. Papadakis
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1977-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9028601279

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The International Legal Regime of Artificial Islands by N. Papadakis Pdf

Author : Judith Mair,Gürhan Atkaş,Metin Kozak
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781003845768

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International Case Studies in Event Management by Judith Mair,Gürhan Atkaş,Metin Kozak Pdf

This international case study book provides 27 expertly curated case studies on the topic of events management, each with detailed implementation instructions for the instructor in order to maximise student participation and learning. Embellished with questions, diagrams and data throughout, these case studies have been developed by industry experts and practitioners with the aim of creating a more interactive teaching experience focused on ‘real world’ scenarios within the events industry. Each case study is logically structured and includes an aim and objectives, expected learning outcomes, required background knowledge, steps of implementation in class or online, as well as suggestions for further reading resources. Topics covered range from macro impacts of events on destinations to success criteria in event operations, with the aim of preparing future professionals and equipping them with the necessary skills and competencies to succeed within the events industry. Easy to use and international in scope, this volume is an ideal study resource for use in higher and vocational education, and its unique, teaching-led approach positions it as a vital study tool for instructors and students alike.

Author : PJ Ramirez
Publisher : PJ Ramirez
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646337729

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The Perpetuals by PJ Ramirez Pdf

Josephine—forceful and determined—is a very special woman. Though not immortal, can live forever by virtue of her redefined DNA. She, and some more like her, must fight for their lives when the establishment wants to get them to make a special army. See how they fight for their lives; see how they come out of the military net and get the support of “The Friendlies”. They confront persecutions, tanks, flamethrowers, napalm, jet and helicopter attacks. Their seasoned experience and ingenuity get them out of this problem—at a price. Get ready for incredible surprises from a race that has unlimited resources and un-surpassing strategy, and a strong will to fight to keep peace in this world—a will that goes beyond all expectations.

Author : Juval Portugali
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783540297109

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Complex Artificial Environments by Juval Portugali Pdf

Juval Portugali The notion of complex artificial environments (CAE) refers to theories of c- plexity and self-organization, as well as to artifacts in general, and to artificial - vironments, such as cities, in particular. The link between the two, however, is not trivial. For one thing, the theories of complexity and self-organization originated in the “hard” science and by reference to natural phenomena in physics and bi- ogy. The study of artifacts, per contra, has traditionally been the business of the “soft” disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The notion of “complex artificial environments” thus implies the supposition that the theories of compl- ity and self-organization, together with the mathematical formalisms and meth- ologies developed for their study, apply beyond the domain of nature. Such a s- st position raises a whole set of questions relating to the nature of 21 century cities and urbanism, to philosophical issues regarding the natural versus the artificial, to the methodological legitimacy of interdisciplinary transfer of theories and me- odologies and to the implications that entail the use of sophisticated, state-of-t- art artifacts such as virtual reality (VR) cities and environments. The three-day workshop on the study of complex artificial environments that took place on the island of San Servolo, Venice, during April 1-3, 2004, was a gathering of scholars engaged in the study of the various aspects of CAE.

Author : Joerg Baumeister,Ioana C. Giurgiu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811913730

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SeaOasis by Joerg Baumeister,Ioana C. Giurgiu Pdf

This book highlights a research-based design proposal which has the purpose of relieving from lack of global food supply. Due to the current overuse of land, it suggests an extension of aquatic food production with floating devices onto the sea. These devices are called SeaOasis because they function as an oasis as closed-loop systems and are therefore highly sustainable. Best geographic conditions for an extension from agriculture to aquaculture by SeaOasis match with coastal areas with serious or alarming hunger index. The low complexity, low-cost construction and the manageable size of the design is ideal for smallholders to support food security in terms of accessibility, affordability, and diversity of diet. Various configurations are described and coupled with expected revenues for potential seed-funded demonstration projects. The book presents the entire process from problem statement to design development and the preparation of its implementation. It showcases therefore also the benefits of aquatectural design as an interdisciplinary combination of aquatic architectural design, marine engineering and biology, sociology and economy

Author : M. Matei-Chesnoiu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137469410

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Geoparsing Early Modern English Drama by M. Matei-Chesnoiu Pdf

Geo-spatial identity and early Modern European drama come together in this study of how cultural or political attachments are actively mediated through space. Matei-Chesnoiu traces the modulated representations of rivers, seas, mountains, and islands in sixteenth-century plays by Shakespeare, Jasper Fisher, Thomas May, and others.

Author : John Tiffin,Christopher Charles Kissling
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749450700

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Transport Communications by John Tiffin,Christopher Charles Kissling Pdf

Transport Communications is a ground-breaking study into the future of transporting both people and goods more efficiently. The authors examine how existing modes of transport can be made more effective by the use of modern communications technology. Examples include RFID tags, which allow goods to be tracked electronically at every stage of their journey - from the point of manufacture to the point of delivery. They show how possible future developments will continue to revolutionize transport systems, leading to better, cleaner, more cost effective systems. For example, the concept of computer-controlled rail systems, such as London's Dockland Light Railway could be taken a stage further to apply to vehicles which don't run on rails; or the smart traffic control system in Milton Keynes which sense traffic flow and adjusts signal phasing accordingly.

Author : Joerg Baumeister,Despina Linaraki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811913761

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Cities+1m by Joerg Baumeister,Despina Linaraki Pdf

This book highlights various solutions for the required transition of coastal cities due to +1m sea level rise. The current understanding is that infrastructure, buildings, industry, and communities have to be protected by engineering-based solutions, or cities have to retreat. The book adds two more solutions where cities can advance onto the water or can accommodate. All four different concepts are introduced and presented in a manual and as urban design proposals for one specific site. Therefore, the book can be used in two ways: Either as a general guide for urban transition processes due to +1m sea level rise, or as demonstration project how differently sites can be developed further and created thereby additional opportunities.

Author : C.C. Mei,S. Motora,K. Okamura,J. Penzien,B.C. Jr. Gerwick,M. Homma,R. Lenschow,O.T. Magoon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9784431682844

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Ocean Space Utilization ’85 by C.C. Mei,S. Motora,K. Okamura,J. Penzien,B.C. Jr. Gerwick,M. Homma,R. Lenschow,O.T. Magoon Pdf

Ocean development has conventionally been targeted at the exploitation of natural resources, however this trend is gradually changing: Ocean space has itself come to be regarded as a precious resource. Since problems associated with energy, food supply, and population will become even more crucial over the coming years, ocean space is being reevaluated as a means for providing solutions in many of these areas. The future prosperity of mankind will to a large measure be dependent on the manner in which the resources of the oceans are utilized. To develop ocean space effectively, international cooperation is essential since a global perspective is paramount. It is on this basis of cooperation and communication that the present symposium was organized, bringing together experts from all over the world to report current findings in ocean development and to consider areas of future research. The material covered here deals with all aspects of these areas which are now of such of vital importance.

Author : Konrad H. Kinzl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781444334128

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A Companion to the Classical Greek World by Konrad H. Kinzl Pdf

This Companion provides scholarly yet accessible new interpretations of Greek history of the Classical period, from the aftermath of the Persian Wars in 478 B.C. to the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. Topics covered range from the political and institutional structures of Greek society, to literature, art, economics, society, warfare, geography and the environment Discusses the problems of interpreting the various sources for the period Guides the reader towards a broadly-based understanding of the history of the Classical Age

Author : Christopher Elvidge,Xi Li,Yuyu zhou,Changyong Cao,Timothy A. Warner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000431070

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Remote Sensing of Night-time Light by Christopher Elvidge,Xi Li,Yuyu zhou,Changyong Cao,Timothy A. Warner Pdf

Satellite images acquired at night provide a visually arresting perspective of the Earth and the human activities that light up the otherwise mostly dark Earth. These night-time light satellite images can be compiled into a geospatial time series that represent an invaluable source of information for both the natural and social sciences. Night-time light remote sensing has been shown to be particularly useful for a range of natural science and social science applications, including studies relating to urban development, demography, sociology, fishing activity, light pollution and the consequences of civil war. Key sensors for these time-series include the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program’s Operational Linescan System (DMSP/OLS) and the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership Satellite’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite Day/Night Band (Suomi NPP/VIIRS DNB). An increasing number of alternative sources are also available, including high spatial resolution and multispectral sensors. This book captures key methodological issues associated with pre-processing night-time light data, documents state of the art analysis methods, and explores a wide range of applications. Major sections focus on NPP/VIIRS DNB processing; inter-calibration between NPP/VIIRS and DMPS/OLS; applications associated with socio-economic activities, applications in monitoring urbanization; and fishing activity monitoring. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Remote Sensing.

Author : Hilda Doolittle
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1986-02-17
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780811223560

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Collected Poems 1912-1944 by Hilda Doolittle Pdf

The Collected Poems 1912-1944 of H. D. brings together all the shorter poems and poetical sequences of Hilda Doolittle (1886-1961) written before 1945. Divided into four parts, this landmark volume, now available as a New Directions Paperbook, includes the complete Collected Poems of 1925 and Red Roses for Bronze (1931). Of special significance are the "Uncollected and Unpublished Poems (1912-1944)," the third section of the book, written mainly in the 1930s, during H. D.'s supposed "fallow" period. As these pages reveal, she was in fact writing a great deal of important poetry at the time, although publishing only a small part of it. The later, wartime poems in this section form an essential prologue to her magnificent Trilogy (1944), the fourth and culminating part of this book. Born in Pennsylvania in 1886, Hilda Doolittle moved to London in 1911 in the footsteps of her friend and one-time fiancé Ezra Pound. Indeed it was Pound, acting as the London scout for Poetry magazine, who helped her begin her extraordinary career, penning the words "H. D., Imagiste" to a group of six poems and sending them on to editor Harriet Monroe in Chicago. The Collected Poems 1912-1944 traces the continual expansion of H. D.'s work from her early imagistic mode to the prophetic style of her "hidden" years in the 1930s, climaxing in the broader, mature accomplishment of Trilogy. The book is edited by Professor Louis L. Martz of Yale, who supplies valuable textual notes and an introductory essay that relates the significance of H. D.'s life to her equally remarkable literary achievement.

Author : Joseph Archibald Ewart,Wilbur Stanwood Field,Adelbert Harland Morrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Civil service
ISBN : PRNC:32101068016193

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Geography: Railway mail; Spelling by Joseph Archibald Ewart,Wilbur Stanwood Field,Adelbert Harland Morrison Pdf